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cdorfmeyer's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bpetrovcic's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mollyaunt's review against another edition
3.5
I was glued to this book, mostly because I love reading unlikeable female characters and I do enjoy unreliable narration. In saying that, this character is so unlikeable, there’s actually nothing redeeming about her—which could deter people. Similarly, if you don’t like unreliable narration and a conclusion that leaves an open plot and doesn’t provide concrete answers, this book would not be for you. Narratively, I really enjoyed Clark’s incorporation of texts, blog posts etc… as ways of storytelling.
⚠️ Important to note that there a multitude of trigger warnings for this book (which I may not have categorised correctly, but they all come up) so this may not be appropriate for everyone and I’d recommend checking the warnings first ⚠️
⚠️ Important to note that there a multitude of trigger warnings for this book (which I may not have categorised correctly, but they all come up) so this may not be appropriate for everyone and I’d recommend checking the warnings first ⚠️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Drug use, Animal death, and Adult/minor relationship
charlywarlywoo's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ellelouisea's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
_maren_'s review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
altbauleserinberlin's review against another edition
4.0
„Weird Girl Fiction“ wird hier großgeschrieben.
Ein obskurer Roman über eine Frau, die Männer so objektifiziert, wie Männer es bei Frauen tun.
„I could train a camera on a man and look at him like a man looks at a woman; boys, too, could be objects of desire.”
Kommentare:
Ein anti-girlsgirl, das soziopathische oder auch narzisstische Züge hat und darauf wartet, dass jemand sie für ihr sadistisches Verhalten zur Rechenschaft zieht.
Ein obskurer Roman über eine Frau, die Männer so objektifiziert, wie Männer es bei Frauen tun.
„I could train a camera on a man and look at him like a man looks at a woman; boys, too, could be objects of desire.”
Kommentare:
Ein anti-girlsgirl, das soziopathische oder auch narzisstische Züge hat und darauf wartet, dass jemand sie für ihr sadistisches Verhalten zur Rechenschaft zieht.
dearbookshelves's review against another edition
5.0
"Do I have to smash a glass over the head of every single man I come into contact with, just so I leave a fucking mark?"
Irina is a photographer who scouts men to model for explicit photos. When she gets a chance to show her work at a gallery exhibition, she begins going through her old work and creating new pieces and this starts a scary downward spiral.
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark was recommended to me multiple times and I truly want to thank everyone who did because you truly know me and my tastes. I love weird books. I love truly unlikeable characters. I love watching things fall apart. This book absolutely is that. Irina is such a complicated character. Initially I got the idea she was just messy but quickly, Clark muddies the waters and I started feeling differently and wanted to see what would happen with Irina. Being in her head isn't pleasant. She's unhinged and scary and I love uncovering more of her history as she goes through the boxes of her work. There are blog posts and texts scattered throughout that orient this book in a specific time and place. This book is short and strange and a little scary and intense and if you like books like that and have a soft spot for the Tumblr aesthetic and the TV show Skins, I'd highly recommend.
Irina is a photographer who scouts men to model for explicit photos. When she gets a chance to show her work at a gallery exhibition, she begins going through her old work and creating new pieces and this starts a scary downward spiral.
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark was recommended to me multiple times and I truly want to thank everyone who did because you truly know me and my tastes. I love weird books. I love truly unlikeable characters. I love watching things fall apart. This book absolutely is that. Irina is such a complicated character. Initially I got the idea she was just messy but quickly, Clark muddies the waters and I started feeling differently and wanted to see what would happen with Irina. Being in her head isn't pleasant. She's unhinged and scary and I love uncovering more of her history as she goes through the boxes of her work. There are blog posts and texts scattered throughout that orient this book in a specific time and place. This book is short and strange and a little scary and intense and if you like books like that and have a soft spot for the Tumblr aesthetic and the TV show Skins, I'd highly recommend.
lizzie_w123's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Rape, Sexism, Self harm, Drug abuse, and Drug use
gegibs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0